Cabbage

Cabbage recipes have been around for centuries and are a staple in many cultures. Cabbage is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes, from soups and stews to salads and slaws.

Cabbage is thought to have originated in the Mediterranean region, and there are references to it in Greek and Roman texts. It was introduced to Northern Europe by the Romans, and it quickly became a staple in the diets of many countries.

Cabbage recipes vary depending on the region, but some of the most popular include sauerkraut, kimchi, and coleslaw. Sauerkraut is a fermented cabbage dish that is popular in Germany and other parts of Europe. Kimchi is a Korean dish made with pickled cabbage, and coleslaw is a traditional American dish made with shredded cabbage and a vinegar-based dressing.

Advice

Making cabbage is a great way to add flavor and nutrition to many dishes. When preparing cabbage, it’s important to choose fresh, crisp heads of cabbage, and trim off any wilted or discolored leaves. To ensure even cooking, cut the cabbage into even-sized pieces, such as wedges or strips, before boiling, steaming, or sautéing. For added flavor, you can add a tablespoon of butter or olive oil to the cooking liquid. Also, try adding other vegetables, such as onions and carrots, to your cabbage dishes for a more flavorful dish. Finally, don’t overcook the cabbage, as it will become limp and tasteless.

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Recipes

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Easy Cabbage Rolls

  • tomato
  • tomato soup
  • rice
  • ground pork
  • egg
  • green cabbage
  • tomato sauce
  • ground beef
  • dill weed
  • onion
  • parsley
  • garlic
  • salt
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Baked Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

  • tomato
  • tomato sauce
  • egg
  • pepper
  • salt
  • sweet paprika
  • onion
  • water
  • cabbage
  • milk
  • apple cider vinegar
  • cornstarch
  • sugar
  • rice
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Crock Pot Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

  • rice
  • cabbage
  • egg
  • ground pork
  • ground beef
  • salt
  • worcestershire sauce
  • milk
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • tomato sauce
  • bacon
  • brown sugar
  • lemon juice
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Fried Cabbage

  • brown sugar
  • green cabbage
  • onion
  • smoked paprika
  • bacon
  • pepper
  • salt
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Mission Chinese Food’s Cabbage Salad

  • lemon juice
  • shio kombu
  • shiro shoyu
  • hijiki seaweed
  • ume vinegar
  • rice vinegar
  • beet
  • kasha
  • red cabbage
  • salt
  • aonori seaweed
  • sweet white miso paste
  • oil
  • tahini
  • white sesame seed
  • anchovy
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Cabbage Soup

  • thyme
  • navy bean
  • celery
  • onion
  • green cabbage
  • olive oil
  • white wine vinegar
  • tomato
  • carrot
  • yukon gold potato
  • salt
  • vegetable broth
  • garlic
  • black pepper
  • parsley
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Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

  • tomato sauce
  • garlic
  • onion
  • cabbage
  • nutmeg
  • apple cider vinegar
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • ground beef
  • black pepper
  • cinnamon
  • tomato
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N. Y. C. Corned Beef and Cabbage

  • parsley
  • harp lager beer
  • butter
  • yellow mustard
  • peppercorn
  • carrot
  • corned beef brisket
  • garlic
  • loaf rye bread
  • onion
  • red potato
  • cabbage
  • bay leaf
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Braised Cabbage

  • salt
  • tomato
  • black mustard seed
  • bay leaf
  • vegetable broth
  • savoy cabbage
  • turmeric
  • canola oil
  • jalapeño
  • shallot
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • clove
  • curry
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Cabbage Soup

  • green cabbage
  • salt
  • celery
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • soy sauce
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • bell pepper
  • yellow
  • tomato
  • carrot
  • chicken broth
  • mushroom
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Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage

  • tomato
  • tomato puree
  • brown rice
  • green cabbage
  • egg
  • ground beef
  • mustard
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • garlic
  • bay leaf
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Shoyu Cabbage Soup

  • hot chili paste
  • shoyu
  • vegetable oil
  • onion
  • napa cabbage
  • raman
  • shoyu
  • rice vinegar
  • sugar
  • carrot
  • celery
  • garlic
  • vegetable broth
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Bess Feigenbaum’s Cabbage Soup

  • ground black pepper
  • sour cream
  • onion
  • carrot
  • tomato paste
  • plum tomato
  • bay leaf
  • dark brown sugar
  • raisin
  • lemon juice
  • ketchup
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • cabbage
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Ethiopian Cabbage

  • curry powder
  • bell pepper
  • tomato
  • potato
  • cumin
  • onion
  • smoked paprika
  • olive
  • cayenne pepper
  • carrot
  • garlic
  • cabbage
  • salt
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Braised Red Cabbage

  • cinnamon
  • granny smith apple
  • red cabbage
  • red wine vinegar
  • black pepper
  • sugar
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • chicken broth
  • salt
  • bacon
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Romanian Stuffed Cabbage (Sarmale)

  • sauerkraut juice
  • onion
  • white bread
  • red pepper
  • thyme
  • black pepper
  • cabbage
  • black peppercorn
  • ground pork
  • garlic
  • tomato
  • salt
  • rice
  • water
  • sauerkraut
  • bay leaf
  • dill
  • bacon
  • olive oil
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Dutch Oven Recipes: Cabbage Soup

  • thyme
  • navy bean
  • celery
  • onion
  • green cabbage
  • olive oil
  • white wine vinegar
  • tomato
  • carrot
  • yukon gold potato
  • salt
  • vegetable broth
  • garlic
  • black pepper
  • parsley
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Braised Cabbage Stuffed with Pork

  • salt
  • olive oil
  • white wine
  • thyme
  • egg
  • savoy cabbage
  • onion
  • onion
  • carrot
  • parmesan cheese
  • ground pork
  • italian pork sausage
  • chicken stock
  • bread crumb
  • plum tomato
  • red wine vinegar
  • pancetta
  • red pepper flake
  • chicken stock
  • bay leaf
  • celery
  • rosemary
  • chicken liver
  • garlic
  • garlic
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Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

  • tomato
  • onion
  • bay leaf
  • parsley
  • cabbage
  • thyme
  • barley
  • black pepper
  • garlic
  • corned beef
  • chicken broth
  • celery
  • butter
  • carrot
  • salt
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Quick-Pickled Cabbage

  • salt
  • apple cider vinegar
  • water
  • red cabbage
  • peppercorn
  • garlic
  • coriander seed
  • sugar
  • red pepper flake

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
onion
garlic
cabbage
black pepper
carrot
green cabbage
olive oil
tomato
water
egg
butter
sugar
bay leaf
ground pork
rice
ground beef
bacon
celery
red cabbage
parsley
ginger
tomato sauce
pepper
cumin
thyme
sour cream
chicken broth
dill
potato
soy sauce
green onion
lemon juice
savoy cabbage
apple cider vinegar
paprika
cinnamon
sauerkraut
corned beef brisket
white wine vinegar
turmeric
tomato paste
rice vinegar
dijon mustard
cilantro
fish sauce
honey
brown sugar
oil
vegetable broth
red wine vinegar
allspice
canola oil
milk
cornstarch
red pepper flake
green
yogurt
tomato soup
peanut oil
white wine
white rice
shallot
coriander seed
cayenne pepper
nutmeg
tomato puree
bell pepper
clove
tomato juice
all purpose flour
vegetable oil
white vinegar
lime juice
caraway seed
apple
coriander
cumin seed
walnut
jalapeño
peanut
light brown sugar
red
cook corned beef
vegetable stock
beef broth
marjoram
bread crumb
zucchini
parmesan cheese
anchovy
mint
cucumber
chicken
radish
black peppercorn
worcestershire sauce
black mustard seed
smoked paprika
chuck
garlic powder
celery seed
beer
horseradish
beet
tahini
navy bean
yukon gold potato
buckwheat
peppercorn
red potato
vinegar
shoyu
napa cabbage
mayonnaise
plum tomato
granny smith apple
chicken stock
cashew
corned beef
balsamic vinegar
sesame oil
caper
stone ground mustard
skin
greek yogurt
walnut oil
sherry vinegar
kale
dill weed
zest
tofu
brown mustard seed
turmeric powder
coconut milk
chickpea
serrano
green bean
basil
oregano
nonfat vegetable broth
miso sesame vinaigrette
romaine heart
sweet paprika
russet potato
urad dal
red chily
coconut
dehydrated onion soup
smoked rib
meat
lemon pepper
smash seasoning
shio kombu
shiro shoyu
hijiki seaweed
ume vinegar
kasha
aonori seaweed
sweet white miso paste
white sesame seed
beef stock
ground
harp lager beer
yellow mustard
loaf rye bread
curry
onion powder
yellow
mushroom
hungarian egg noodle
cooking spray
brown rice
mustard
smoked pork butt
lard
hot chili paste
raman
guinness draught
flat corned beef brisket
white potato
apple cider
red pepper powder
ground black pepper
dark brown sugar
raisin
ketchup
veal
black
lemon
curry powder
olive
spice
purple cabbage
pimento filled olife
sauerkraut juice
white bread
red pepper
feta
grapeseed
apple juice
red wine
spinach
red jalapeño
sesame seed
rotisserie chicken
italian parsley
grain rice
smoked sausage
italian pork sausage
pancetta
rosemary
chicken liver
leek
birds eye
asian fried shallot
bean sprout
braised cabbage
cashew milk
fried shallot
sake
ch ginger
msg
gochugaru
thai green chile
ch cinnamon
pickling spice
brown mustard
polish kielbasa sausage
white
barley
short grain rice
lamb
fennel seed
pine nut

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • rice
  • red wine vinegar
  • red cabbage

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 41%
  • onion 29%
  • garlic 19%
  • cabbage 18%
  • black pepper 18%
  • butter 16%
  • olive oil 14%

Common Ingredients

  • green cabbage 12%
  • red cabbage 12%
  • carrot 11%
  • bacon 11%
  • bay leaf 11%
  • water 11%
  • apple cider vinegar 8%
  • sugar 8%
  • red wine vinegar 8%
  • parsley 7%

Usual Ingredients

  • corned beef brisket 6%
  • granny smith apple 6%
  • brown sugar 5%
  • potato 5%
  • egg 4%
  • sour cream 4%
  • tomato 4%
  • allspice 4%
  • lemon juice 4%
  • red wine 4%
  • savoy cabbage 4%
  • thyme 4%
  • beer 3%
  • chicken broth 3%
  • cinnamon 3% See More
  • clove 3%
  • dill 3%
  • green onion 3%
  • ground beef 3%
  • paprika 3%
  • red potato 3%
  • rice 3%
  • apple 3%
  • ground pork 3%
  • honey 3%
  • light brown sugar 3%
  • 2%
  • caraway seed 2%
  • celery 2%
  • coriander seed 2%
  • cumin 2%
  • dijon mustard 2%
  • mint 2%
  • napa cabbage 2%
  • peppercorn 2%
  • red pepper flake 2%
  • shallot 2%
  • soy sauce 2%
  • vegetable oil 2%
  • worcestershire sauce 2%